2020 Cadillac Escalade Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 14 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

81/100

Moderate Reported Activity — 2020 Cadillac Escalade

The 2020 Cadillac Escalade shows moderate recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the recall campaigns and common complaints below before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls

2 recalls on record

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2020 Cadillac Escalade (2)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Cadillac dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Tires

Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of…

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at…

NHTSA #21V115000

🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump

Over-pressurization can crack the fuel pump and cause leaks, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2019. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer…

NHTSA #19V837000

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Most Common Problems — 2020 Cadillac Escalade

Based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine

Power Train

Engine And Engine Cooling

Forward Collision Avoidance

Electrical System

Exterior Lighting

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Cadillac Escalade — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2020 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2023 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2014, 2018, 2019 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2020 Cadillac Escalade

Is the 2020 Cadillac Escalade reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2020 Cadillac Escalade has 2 recall campaigns and 14 owner complaints. This model year shows relatively low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data.

How many recalls does the 2020 Cadillac Escalade have?

The 2020 Cadillac Escalade has 2 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Cadillac Escalade?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2020 Cadillac Escalade are: Engine, Power Train, Engine And Engine Cooling, Forward Collision Avoidance. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2020 Cadillac Escalade safe to buy?

The 2020 Cadillac Escalade has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 2 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.

What year Cadillac Escalade should I buy?

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Cadillac Escalade are: 2014, 2018, 2019. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2023.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.